‘Treasure trove’ of new CRISPR systems holds promise for genome editing
The CRISPR–Cas9 system (pictured) is used to find and cut specific DNA sequences.Credit: Carlos Clarivan/Science Photo Library CRISPR–Cas9 is best known as a laboratory tool for editing DNA, but its…
The most powerful cosmic ray since the Oh-My-God particle puzzles scientists
Researchers check the Telescope Array surface detector in the high desert in Delta, Utah, USA in 2019. In 2021, the Telescope Array detected the second-most energetic cosmic ray particle recorded.Credit:…
‘Politicians don’t understand science’: advisers give evidence at UK COVID inquiry
Former UK chief scientific adviser Patrick Vallance spoke at the COVID-19 inquiry on 20 November.Credit: Leon Neal/Getty Politicians and civil servants didn’t have the scientific knowledge necessary to understand research-based…
What the OpenAI drama means for AI progress — and safety
OpenAI fired its charismatic chief executive, Sam Altman, on 17 November — but has now reinstated him.Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty OpenAI — the company behind the blockbuster artificial intelligence (AI) bot…
Réunion’s search for energy self-sufficiency
Valentin Russeil was studying in Paris in 2018 when protests against the rising cost of living and 24% unemployment broke out on the island of Réunion. The island is an…
This astronomy centre just achieved gender parity. Here’s how it happened
The Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for All Sky Astrophysics in 3 Dimensions (ASTRO 3D) has reached 50% female personnel in five years.Credit: Cristy Roberts, ASTRO 3D An Australian…
Walmart’s Black Friday Deals on Fitness Equipment Are Really Strong
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you’re looking for deeply discounted weights, machines, benches, and more, these 2023 Black Friday deals from Walmart are worth…
Walmart’s Best Black Friday Bargains
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Don’t sleep on Walmart when it comes to Black Friday. The no-frills retailer has slashed prices on all kinds of…
The Best Black Friday Deals on Laptops, Tablets, Headphones, and Everything Tech
We may earn a commission from links on this page. To paraphrase George Orwell, this year it kinda feels like we have always been in the middle of Black Friday.…
The Best Black Friday Deals on Treadmills and Walking Pads
We may earn a commission from links on this page. A treadmill can be a big investment, but one that seriously pays off when you need to run through the…